Will government regulation be a deal breaker for group discount sites?
As the Dubai Department of Economic Development turns its attention to group discount sites, companies and customers hope for a fair deal.
July 3, 2012 5:47
Network of the Group Buying Bandwagon
Whether the recent news of acquisitions and IPOs is a sign of even better days to come for social buying or just a passing phase, there’s definitely a lot of newcomers hoping to catch the tail-end of this sector’s meteoric rise.
August 1, 2011 2:50Network of the Group Buying Bandwagon
Whether the recent news of acquisitions and IPOs is a sign of even better days to come for social buying or just a passing phase, there’s definitely a lot of newcomers hoping to catch the tail-end of this sector’s meteoric rise.
August 1, 2011 2:46Jabbar Group becomes sole owner of Cobone.com
Jabbar Group plants its feet firmly in ecommerce with the recent acquisition of full ownership of Cobone.com. Precious de Leon reports.
July 25, 2011 9:54
Group Hog: competition heats up in UAE’s group-buying scene
There’s an abundance of group-buying platforms in the Gulf right now, all originating from Dubai. But is there a real understanding of how they an capitalise on this latest trend?
June 5, 2011 4:48
Jumping on the Bandwagon?
As group-buying becomes a trendier, more acceptable form of e-commerce in the region, what impact will it have on agencies and retailers of the UAE?
April 6, 2011 1:59
Paving the way to a new group buying concept. Maybe.
Nissan is experimenting with the group-buying concept. But it’s not what you think. Good to see a big brand take a step in this direction, even if it’s not full-throttle.
April 3, 2011 1:29
Collective power
Group buying has taken off here in the Middle East, but can the daddy of them all, US-based Groupon, successfully enter the market? If so, what will established players make of it?
January 31, 2011 12:53
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26